A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
Dismas Home of New Hampshire is a residential treatment and reentry program that provides justice-involved women, including women veterans, with substance use disorders a safe, home-like environment to heal, recover, and rebuild their lives.
Position Description:
A Program Recovery Support Worker/CRSW under supervision is a key part of the Dismas Home of New Hampshire team, and focuses directly on the needs of the residents, justice involved women, transitioning /re-entry back into the community.
A RSW/CRSW
will provide support, give time to the residents, and thus promote their recovery and successful transition/re-entry back to the community.
Primary Responsibilities include the following:
Promote independent living and successful re-entry, transition back to community Provide support with daily living tasks helping facilitate residents living ordinary lives Provide assistance with health concerns - as well as promote healthy behaviors Help to identify early signs of relapse and support treatment and recovery of residents Monitor and document self-administration of medication for residents Follow personnel policies of Dismas Home of New Hampshire Attend weekly staff meetings - mandatory Attend Supervision as scheduled by Clinical Director Complete personal property checks Assist with enforcing
COVID-19
policies as needed Assist with volunteer activities and supervision of non-staff on the premises of Dismas Home of New Hampshire while conducting groups Case Management as assigned by Clinical Director Follows all ethical guidelines for SUD especially Confidentiality, 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA policies Utilize
AZZLY EHR
for data entry as trained and assigned to include Dismas Daily Log data entry on scheduled shift Level of responsibility is determined by certifications and experience Other responsibilities as needed and assigned
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to assist clients with developing short and long-term goals related to recovery, sobriety, case management, and personal life goals. Ability to complete documentation/shift notes, and tasks related to guidelines of Dismas Home policies Ability to work collaboratively with other Dismas Home of New Hampshire team members Ability to consistently exercise sound judgement in a crisis situation Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills Proficient Computer Skills, including basic typing skills
Strong Interpersonal Skills Qualifications:
A minimum of a Certified Recovery Support Worker (CRSW) or pursuing CRSW. Associate Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Human Services, or related counseling field (or considerate skill/experience with working in residential care or other applicable work experience). Current New Hampshire Driver's License. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, genetics, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status.
Pay:
$22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Professional development assistance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Are you available to work 12am-8am two days a week?
